In a recent hearing at the Lahore High Court, a three-member bench led by Chief Justice Ayesha Nisar Alamani directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to file a reference in the accountability court regarding the closure of the Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference within a month. The court also directed the submission of Rs 7 crores, which were collected as a guarantee, to be returned. During the hearing, the NAB prosecutor stated that the Chairman NAB had approved the closure of the reference after the new NAB amendment. This development comes in the wake of the Lahore’s Anti-Corruption Court’s decision to…
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Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, met with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri, expressing their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting focused on key issues such as trade, energy, and regional security. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz invited Iranian investors to invest in agriculture, IT, and other sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of keeping diplomatic channels open, stating that even the most complex issues can be resolved through dialogue. The Prime Minister expressed his well-wishes for Iran, praying for the country’s prosperity, and acknowledging the Iranian people’s unwavering support for…
Pakistan Protests: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Carrying Arms Near Jail A case has been registered against a suspect for allegedly carrying arms during a protest near Adiala Jail, where the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan was staging a sit-in. The suspect, identified as Arif, was arrested by the police outside the Thana Sadar Bari. According to the police, 30 pistol cartridges and four bullets were recovered from Arif’s possession. The suspect failed to produce any license or permission for carrying the pistol. The sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, Alima Khan, had staged a sit-in near Adiala Jail on…
Pakistan’s Assistant Commissioner of Noshki, Maria Shimon, has expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Armed Forces and FC for their timely operation, which thwarted the enemy’s plans. In a video message, she said that on January 31, Tehrik-e-Hindustan had taken Deputy Commissioner Noshki and his family hostage, while the terrorists tried to prevent Noshki officials from serving the people, but the terrorists suffered a severe defeat. She added that Pakistan’s Armed Forces and FC are worthy of appreciation for their prompt action, which foiled the enemy’s plans. Commissioner Noshki, along with the people of Balochistan, conveyed a message of solidarity with…
The Senate Committee on Finance, led by Senator Salim Mandviwalla, convened to address pressing issues affecting the country. Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Lngarial responded to Senator Asad Qasim’s text message inquiry, stating that the increase in tax payers to 10 million was solely due to the sending of text messages. Chairman FBR revealed that the assessment of a 100 billion rupee loss from fee-less customs assessments was incorrect, and that text messages were being sent to tax payers on their registered numbers, resulting in a decrease in empty tax returns. Senator Asad Qasim’s absence from the committee…
Ameer Jamat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has emphasized the need to address the underlying causes of terrorism in order to eradicate it. In a conversation with the media in Lahore, he stated that the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan is extremely dire. The Ameer Jamat-e-Islami questioned why schools in Punjab, where governance is better, are being handed over to the private sector. He also claimed that the opposition party, N-League, has introduced an undemocratic and anti-people municipal law in Punjab. The Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway project, considered crucial for regional connectivity, has seen both countries agree to increase cooperation in the…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has criticized the PTI government, saying that a fake government is one that consumes people’s rights and progress. She made these remarks during the inauguration of Green Electric Buses and other projects in Rajanpur. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, she said that a fake government consumes peace and happiness, becomes insensitive, and ignores the demands of the people for employment and infrastructure. Maryam Nawaz also asked why Punjab, which has had a real government for 13 years, has been plagued by decline. She said that the PTI government claims to have brought awareness to the…
Article: Two lifeless bodies were found in the Othal area near Lasbella. According to the police, the deceased individuals include a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old young man. Initial investigations suggest that the deceased individuals were from Mirpurkhas. In a significant development, Uzbekistan and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen regional ties. The two nations have decided to enhance cooperation in the fields of energy, defense, tourism, and education. Opposition leader Maqsood Gahler expressed his discontent with PTI members, stating that the government’s social media campaign is humiliating for them. While speaking to the media outside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House, Barrister…
Article: In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court has allowed Shireen Mazari, a prominent rights activist, to meet her daughter Eman Mazari and son-in-law Hadi Ali Chatha. Shireen Mazari, mother of Eman Mazari, had appeared before the High Court seeking a meeting with her daughter and son-in-law. The court had earlier sentenced Eman Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chatha, in a contentious Twitter case. Shireen Mazari had presented a request stating that denial of meeting with lawyers and family members is unlawful. She also appealed to the court to provide better facilities and improve the living conditions of…
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has achieved a milestone by recovering $6 trillion by 2025. This impressive feat was made possible by recovering over $5 trillion worth of government land and assets that had gone missing, as well as revoking the leases of forests, Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR), and Golden Eagles Eleven. Speaking at a media briefing, NAB officials revealed that the Kohistan Scandal has reached $40 billion, with over $26 billion being recovered and deposited into the national treasury. Deputy Chairman NAB, Sahil Naser, stated that the NAB reforms have restored confidence in the business community, parliamentarians, and…
